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References
- British History Online Bishops of Worcester accessed on 3 November 2007
- British History Online Priors of Worcester accessed on 3 November 2007
- Knowles, David; London, Vera C. M.; Brooke, Christopher (2001). The Heads of Religious Houses, England and Wales, 940–1216 (Second ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-80452-3.
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| Preceded by Roger Norreis | Abbot of Evesham 1214-1229 | Succeeded by Thomas of Marlborough |
| Preceded by Mauger of Worcester | Bishop of Worcester 1213–1214 | Succeeded by Walter de Grey |
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